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12–12:15 p.m.
Welcome and Introduction
12:15–1:15 p.m.
Opening Keynote: How to Lead With Wild Courage During Times of Change: Unexpected Lessons From Inside Google
Jenny Wood, former Google executive and best-selling author
Concurrent Speed Talks
1:15–2 p.m
Participate in two rounds of 20-minute speed talks, each round featuring the same four topics, repeated to maximize takeaways for all attendees.
Room 1: Networking With Peers
Twenty minutes, real connections, and conversations that matter. Drop into a networking zoom breakout and meet fellow attendees—who just might become your next mentor, collaborator, best friend, or biggest cheerleader.
Kat Kibben, keynote speaker; recruiting consultant; and founder, Three Ears Media
Within this 20-minute talk, Kibben introduces concepts from her book The Bounce Back Factor, including a practical leadership framework for navigating uncertainty with confidence. Kibben will guide leaders on how to stabilize teams during volatility, maintain trust through change, and build a culture that uses uncertainty as a catalyst for growth—not a barrier.
Room 3: Busy Is a Lie. The Real ROI of Doing Nothing on Purpose
Leticia Escamilla, author; speaker; and founder, MindFuel in Motion
Escamilla challenges the belief that constant activity equals success in today’s always‑on work culture. Through humor, storytelling, and science‑backed insights, she shares how strategic pauses reduce burnout, improve decision making, and help leaders think more clearly under pressure. Attendees leave with practical tools they can apply immediately to work smarter, reset their energy, and lead with greater presence.
Room 4: LinkedIn Beyond the Brand: Using Your Profile to Drive Sales and Business Growth
Jessica D. Winder, chief people officer, Winder Law Firm; and founder, Hidden Gem Career Coaching
Most professionals spend their LinkedIn energy polishing a personal brand—but what if your profile could do something more powerful? In this energizing Speed Talk, Winder flips the script and shows women leaders how to leverage LinkedIn as a dynamic sales and business development tool. Walk away with actionable strategies to turn connections into clients; spark meaningful conversations that open doors; and position yourself not just as an expert, but as a driver of real business results.
2–2:15 p.m.
Break
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
2:15–3:10 p.m.
Option 1:Â Emerging Leaders Breakout Session: Empowering the Next Generation: Spilling the Tea on the Unwritten Rules of Career Success
Ana Welsh, Wharton lecturer, workplace dynamics speaker, and next gen talent developer
Most early-career professionals are working hard but missing what actually drives advancement. In this no-fluff session, Welsh—Wharton lecturer, workplace dynamics speaker, and next gen talent developer—shares the unspoken expectations, mindset shifts, and behavior patterns that separate high performers from everyone else. Attendees will leave with a new perspective on how to stand out, build trust quickly, and navigate the workplace with intention.
Annette Wehrli, consultant; coach; and founder, Effectivity Consulting
Your role as an executive has permanently widened, and most leaders have responded the way they always have—by taking on more. That instinct likely built your career. And at this level, it starts competing with the work that actually requires you. This session looks honestly at how that pattern shows up for women in the executive seat, what it costs, and how to make more intentional decisions about where your authority and attention actually belong.
3:10–3:20 p.m.
Break
3:20–3:50 p.m.
General Session: Panel Discussion: Amplifying Women’s Voices—A Conversation With Male Allies
Facilitated by Erin MacKenzie, VP of solution engineering, Medical Solutions
Panelists: Andy Jones, chief executive officer, Tracker;Â Donny Payne, SVP of sales, Bullhorn; John Ruffini, VP of professional development, HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
3:50–4:50 p.m.
General Session: Panel Discussion: Generational Perspectives on Tech and AI Adoption
Facilitated by Lauren B. Jones, founder and CEO, Leap Advisory Partners
Panelists: Diane Bohman, president, Elwood Staffing Services; Sarah Fulton, president of staffing, The Lee Group; Robin Mee, founder, advisor and board member, MeeDerby; Sabrina Alexis Sayoc, AI technology and innovation lead, Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology, and TelecomÂ
4:50–5 P.M.
Closing Remarks and Prize Drawings
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